Print Uglis 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, editorial display, playful, whimsical, retro, theatrical, quirky, expressive display, vintage flavor, poster impact, hand-drawn feel, condensed economy, tall, condensed, spiky serifs, ink-trap feel, calligraphic.
A tall, tightly condensed text face with dramatic thick–thin modulation and narrow, slightly flaring serifs that often end in sharp, needle-like points. Stems are straight and vertical with a consistent upright posture, while curves are compact and tightly drawn, creating a tense, vertical rhythm. Many joins and terminals show small notches and wedge-like transitions that read as ink-trap-like detailing, reinforcing the high-contrast, cut-and-carved look. The lowercase keeps a fairly standard x-height but remains slender, with lively terminals and occasional eccentric shapes that give the alphabet an uneven, hand-rendered personality.
Best suited for display use such as headlines, posters, book covers, and packaging where its condensed stance and sharp contrast can be shown at generous sizes. It can also work for short editorial callouts or pull quotes, but will need comfortable leading and tracking to keep the tight counters and thin hairlines clear.
The overall tone feels theatrical and playful, like hand-lettered titling with a vintage poster sensibility. Its sharp terminals and compressed proportions add a slightly mischievous edge, balancing elegance with deliberate quirkiness.
The design appears intended to deliver a hand-drawn, print-like display voice that feels vintage and expressive while staying readable. Its condensed proportions and spiky serif detailing emphasize verticality and drama, making it useful for attention-grabbing titling and characterful branding.
The narrow set width and strong contrast create striking word shapes, especially in all-caps. Numerals follow the same condensed, high-contrast construction and read best when given enough size and spacing so the fine hairlines and tight counters don’t clog visually.